Abbey Lodge Care Home
Abbey Lodge Care Home is a nursing home in St Albans, Hertfordshire (AL2 1NA). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Abbey Lodge Care Home
Abbey Lodge Care Home in St Albans is a nursing home caring for adults with nursing needs, including people managing mental health conditions. We also offer respite stays. Qualified nurses are on duty at all hours, which means health needs are met on site rather than through repeated journeys to hospital, and it means somebody notices early when a resident is becoming unwell rather than once it is obvious. Much of our work is with people who have both nursing needs and a mental health condition, a combination that services often handle badly. Somebody with a long standing mental health condition is too often not asked properly about physical symptoms, and somebody who is physically unwell is too often assumed to be simply unsettled. We try hard not to make either mistake, and we work closely with community mental health teams, care coordinators and GPs so that our approach is consistent with what people are used to. Residents have their own rooms and their own routines, and we ask at the outset how somebody has always liked their day to run. Staff are available without being intrusive, and we hold regular residents meetings and act on what comes out of them. Respite stays here are properly planned, with a visit beforehand so that arriving is not a shock. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and see us.
Care provided at Abbey Lodge Care Home
- Mental health care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 16 December 2017
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Abbey Lodge Care Home
Where is Abbey Lodge Care Home located?
Abbey Lodge Care Home is a nursing home in St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 1NA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Abbey Lodge Care Home provide?
Abbey Lodge Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Mental health care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Abbey Lodge Care Home's CQC rating?
Abbey Lodge Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 16 December 2017. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Abbey Lodge Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Abbey Lodge Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Abbey Lodge Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Abbey Lodge Care Home - St Albans is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
Yes. Yes. Abbey Lodge Care Home - St Albans is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Abbey Lodge Care Home - St Albans offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the East
Abbey Lodge Care Home - St Albans has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,250 to £1,600 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Abbey Lodge Care Home - St Albans. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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